What to Expect on a European River Cruise?

Serene & Intimate
Traditional ocean cruises will often find hundreds or thousands of passengers sharing the ship. On the other hand, riverboats are narrow vessels especially designed to navigate the bridges and locks of the rivers of Europe. The smaller space means each cruise is more intimate and relaxing, with as few as a dozen travelers aboard. 

Beautiful Landscapes & Cultural Attractions
River cruises in Europe are a delightful way to experience Europe's most vibrant cities, verdant valleys, and rolling vineyards. It's a unique sightseeing opportunity that takes you to the best sites in Europe, from France's picturesque countryside to the fairytale-like world of the Rhine. 

Premium Comfort
Most of our riverboats cruising Europe combine classic style with modern comforts. Whether it's your first time on a river cruise or you're used to sightseeing from the water, expect cozy cabins, first-rate service, and unforgettable offshore activities. 
 

Highlights of an Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Antarctic Peninsula
Arguably the most famous region in Antarctica, the wildlife-rich Antarctic Peninsula includes top sites like Wilhelmina Bay, the South Shetland Islands, Paradise Bay, and more. Cruise the Peninsula for breathtaking scenery and massive penguin rookeries. 

Weddell Sea
Wild and unspoiled, the Weddell Sea features startlingly clean waters and enormous tabular icebergs that make for a jaw-dropping sight. This far south, explorers can get a glimpse of seals, whales, and a large population of penguins.

Ross Sea
Ross Sea expeditions take travelers to one of the most remote places on earth, an adventure with little human encounters but plenty of sightings of polar wildlife like penguins, seals, and whales. While it's typically only accessible two or so months a year, Ross Sea cruises usually go up to 30 days or more.

Top Things to See and Do on an Alaska Cruise

Glacier Bay National Park 
A mainstay in an Alaska cruise along the Inside Passage route, Glacier Bay National Park features the awe-inspiring view of massive icebergs. Keep your eyes peeled for a wide variety of wildlife in the water, including orcas, seals, and sea lions. 

Ketchikan
Ketchikan is the state's southernmost city, best known as the world's salmon capital. Found on Revillagigedo Island in the Tongass National Forest, the picturesque city features plenty of cultural gems, including art galleries and pretty parks. 

Kenai Fjords National Park
Nestled in the beautiful Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Fjords National Park is a majestic destination with huge glaciers and a thriving wildlife population. 

Denali National Park
The national park is definitely Alaska's most popular attraction, famous for being home to Denali Mountain, the highest peak in North America. It's not typically included in a cruise expedition, but it's worth visiting on an Alaska tour anyway.

Tips for a Galapagos Cruise

Pick the right cruise. Research the different Galapagos islands and make a list of your must-visit sites to know the exact tour that suits your interests.

Know when to go. The archipelago is a year-round destination, but if you want to watch the blue-footed boobies mating dance or catch the nesting season of sea turtles, you may want to visit on specific months. Check out our month-by-month guide here. 

Choose a scuba diving cruise (or snorkeling cruise). If you're interested in Galapagos' underwater treasures, a dive cruise will take you to the best dive sites in the archipelago.